Question 1

Is Badger Creek a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Badger Creek is a small rural-residential locality in the Yarra Valley at the foothills of the Yarra Ranges with a strong bushland character. Proximity to Healesville Sanctuary and surrounding forested reserves means native wildlife is a constant presence, and everyday life here is shaped by outdoor pursuits, horse riding and easy access to valley wineries. The neighbourhood mixes weatherboard cottages, hobby farms and low-density newer homes, and most households rely on a car while using Healesville for shops and services.

About 1,610 people live in Badger Creek (median age 43) and the community leans strongly towards couples, with couple families accounting for 82.7% of families. Homes are largely owner-occupied (89.9%) and 10.1% are rented. The suburb’s major public attraction is Healesville Sanctuary, where a major expansion is planned, and local transport and tourism works such as the Maroondah Highway/Don Road interchange upgrade and the volunteer-led Yarra Valley Railway restoration are under way. Whether this quieter, bushland, low-density way of life suits you depends on what you’re after in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Badger Creek?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent property sales or rentals in Badger Creek to publish reliable house or unit price and rent figures. Without those figures, it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live in the suburb compared with local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Badger Creek a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months, house prices in Badger Creek rose 7.5%. For someone weighing the suburb up as an investment, that movement represents capital growth over the year, so if capital gain is your priority this is the figure to focus on. Whether that makes Badger Creek right for you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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